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SUMMARY:Book Signing with Laura Boffa
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Wolfe remains one of America’s most famous writers and figures. His experiences and relationships with his family and his hometown shaped his writing later in life\, adding a level of realism and depth to his books still celebrated to this day. In Laura Boffa’s book\, Writing Home\, she explores Wolfe’s early life from his childhood home in Asheville\, North Carolina to his travels around the Midwest\, and eventual return to Asheville. Beautiful illustrations throughout bring Wolfe’s story to life. \n 
URL:https://wolfememorial.com/event/book-signing-with-laura-boffa/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160512T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160512T190000
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SUMMARY:Thomas Wolfe Short Story Book Club
DESCRIPTION:“A Prologue to America” and “The Promise of America” discussion led David Madden.\nIf you’ve ever been interesting in reading more of Thomas Wolfe’s writings\, but may have been put off by the length of his novels\, how is the perfect opportunity to dip into his work by reading one of his short stories! Beginning in January 2016 and continuing through June\, a monthly Thomas Wolfe Book Club will meet in downtown Asheville at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site. Each month a different local author will lead the club in discussion of a pre-selected short story written by Thomas Wolfe.
URL:https://wolfememorial.com/event/thomas-wolfe-book-club-5/
LOCATION:The Thomas Wolfe Memorial\, 52 North Market Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T142813Z
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SUMMARY:Thomas Wolfe Short Story Book Club
DESCRIPTION:“Chickamauga” discussion led by Michael Sartisky.\nIf you’ve ever been interesting in reading more of Thomas Wolfe’s writings\, but may have been put off by the length of his novels\, how is the perfect opportunity to dip into his work by reading one of his short stories! Beginning in January 2016 and continuing through June\, a monthly Thomas Wolfe Book Club will meet in downtown Asheville at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site. Each month a different local author will lead the club in discussion of a pre-selected short story written by Thomas Wolfe.
URL:https://wolfememorial.com/event/thomas-wolfe-book-club-4/
LOCATION:The Thomas Wolfe Memorial\, 52 North Market Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160325T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T142813Z
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SUMMARY:State Holiday - Closed
DESCRIPTION:Closed Good Friday reopen Saturday 9am – 5pm
URL:https://wolfememorial.com/event/state-holiday-closed-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160310T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160310T190000
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SUMMARY:Thomas Wolfe Short Story Book Club
DESCRIPTION:“The Company” discussion led Ellen Brown.\nIf you’ve ever been interesting in reading more of Thomas Wolfe’s writings\, but may have been put off by the length of his novels\, how is the perfect opportunity to dip into his work by reading one of his short stories! Beginning in January 2016 and continuing through June\, a monthly Thomas Wolfe Book Club will meet in downtown Asheville at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site. Each month a different local author will lead the club in discussion of a pre-selected short story written by Thomas Wolfe.
URL:https://wolfememorial.com/event/thomas-wolfe-book-club-3/
LOCATION:The Thomas Wolfe Memorial\, 52 North Market Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160219T170000
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CREATED:20160112T192924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T142813Z
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SUMMARY:Julia Wolfe's Birthday Week- Seniors Save 50%
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Julia Wolfe’s Birthday!\n  \nFebruary 16th-19th seniors will receive 50% off the tour price! \nAdmission for seniors will be $2.50 per person. Tours all day on the half hour. \nCelebrate Julia Wolfe’s Birthday
URL:https://wolfememorial.com/event/julia-wolfes-birthday-week/
LOCATION:The Thomas Wolfe Memorial\, 52 North Market Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160211T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T142813Z
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SUMMARY:Thomas Wolfe Short Story Book Club
DESCRIPTION:“The Dark Messiah” discussion led by Laura Hope-Gill.\nIf you’ve ever been interesting in reading more of Thomas Wolfe’s writings\, but may have been put off by the length of his novels\, how is the perfect opportunity to dip into his work by reading one of his short stories! Beginning in January 2016 and continuing through June\, a monthly Thomas Wolfe Book Club will meet in downtown Asheville at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site. Each month a different local author will lead the club in discussion of a pre-selected short story written by Thomas Wolfe.
URL:https://wolfememorial.com/event/thomas-wolfe-book-club-2/
LOCATION:The Thomas Wolfe Memorial\, 52 North Market Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135342
CREATED:20160114T142654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T142813Z
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SUMMARY:60th Annual Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award
DESCRIPTION:Join us to recognize Doug Orr and Fiona Ritchie for their book Wayfaring Strangers: The Musical Voyage from Scotland and Ulster to Appalachia. The Award event is scheduled for Saturday\, February 6\, 2016 at 4-6 PM at the Renaissance Hotel. It will be followed by a reception sponsored by the Renaissance Hotel. Event tickets are $10 general admission. Readings will include excerpts from the works of finalist \n• The Life of the World to Come\, by Joseph Bathanti\n• Mr. Tall and Other Stories\, by Tony Earley\n• Bearwallow: A Personal History of a Mountain Homeland\, by Jeremy Jones\n• Where All Light Tends to Go\, by David Joy \n 
URL:https://wolfememorial.com/event/60th-annual-thomas-wolfe-memorial-literary-award/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160107T173000
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SUMMARY:Thomas Wolfe Short Story Book Club
DESCRIPTION:“Only the Dead Know Brooklyn” discussion led by Terry Roberts.\nIf you’ve ever been interesting in reading more of Thomas Wolfe’s writings\, but may have been put off by the length of his novels\, how is the perfect opportunity to dip into his work by reading one of his short stories! Beginning in January 2016 and continuing through June\, a monthly Thomas Wolfe Book Club will meet in downtown Asheville at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site. Each month a different local author will lead the club in discussion of a pre-selected short story written by Thomas Wolfe. \n 
URL:https://wolfememorial.com/event/thomas-wolfe-book-club/
LOCATION:The Thomas Wolfe Memorial\, 52 North Market Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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SUMMARY:State Holiday - Closed
DESCRIPTION:Happy New Year
URL:https://wolfememorial.com/event/state-holiday-closed-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151225T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T142813Z
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SUMMARY:State Holiday- CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:The Thomas Wolfe Memorial will be CLOSED on Wednesday\, December 23rd through Friday\, December 25th in observance of a state holiday. We will reopen on Saturday\, December 26th at 9:00 a.m.
URL:https://wolfememorial.com/event/state-holiday-closed-3/
LOCATION:The Thomas Wolfe Memorial\, 52 North Market Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151212T163000
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SUMMARY:Gimcracks Day
DESCRIPTION:“With the miraculous habitude children acquire\, it seemed that he had known Christmas forever.” Look Homeward\, Angel \nJoin us this holiday season for Thomas Wolfe’s Gimcrack Day. Children of all ages will have the occasion to make a holiday ornament\, see Thomas Wolfe’s boyhood home\, and learn about old holiday customs. Thomas Wolfe wrote of his childhood; “He was liberally dowered with bright-painted gimcracks upon Christmas Day; and in his heart he hated those who advocated ‘useful’ gifts.” A Gimcrack\, pronounced “jimˌkrak\,” is a cheap and showy ornament; a knickknack. Children will be admitted to the house tour free\, participate in bonus hands-on activities\, enjoy a hot drink in the visitor center\, and make a shiny gimcrack. \nGimcracks Day 2015
URL:https://wolfememorial.com/event/gimcraks-day/
LOCATION:The Thomas Wolfe Memorial\, 52 North Market Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151210T190000
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SUMMARY:Wilma Dykeman Book Club
DESCRIPTION:“No Cokes in Hell” Discussion Leader: Catherine Frank\, Executive Director\, Osher Lifelong Learning Center at UNCA \nNow is the perfect opportunity to dip into the work of Wilma Dykeman by reading excerpts from her book The French Broad. A monthly Wilma Dykeman Book Club\, sponsored by The Wilma Dykeman Legacy\, will meet at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site. Each month\, a different local authority will lead the club in discussion of a pre-selected chapter from The French Broad. The Wilma Dykeman Book Club meetings will take place on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Refreshments will be served from 5:30 to 5:45. You don’t have to attend all club meetings to be a member. Just read the selected chapter\, show up at the corresponding meeting\, and be prepared for an informative and provocative conversation. \nWilma Dykeman was born in 1920 just north of Asheville near the head of Beaverdam Creek. For 60 years\, she wrote and spoke eloquently in support of environmental integrity\, civil rights\, the Southern mountaineer\, and women’s rights. Wilma Dykeman’s 1955 classic\, The French Broad describes the social and cultural history of the French Broad River. The book presents the first full-fledged economic argument against water pollution ever written\, and broke new ground in the use of oral history. \nWilma Dykeman
URL:https://wolfememorial.com/event/952/
LOCATION:The Thomas Wolfe Memorial\, 52 North Market Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151127T170000
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SUMMARY:State Holiday- CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:The Thomas Wolfe Memorial will be CLOSED on Thursday\, November 26th and Friday\, November 27th in observance of a state holiday. We will reopen on Saturday\, November 28th at 9:00 a.m.
URL:https://wolfememorial.com/event/state-holiday-closed-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151112T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151112T190000
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CREATED:20150606T134830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T142813Z
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SUMMARY:Wilma Dykeman Book Club
DESCRIPTION:“Every Home Its Own Community” Discussion Leader: Micheal Sartisky\, former President\, Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities \nNow is the perfect opportunity to dip into the work of Wilma Dykeman by reading excerpts from her book The French Broad. A monthly Wilma Dykeman Book Club\, sponsored by The Wilma Dykeman Legacy\, will meet at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site. Each month\, a different local authority will lead the club in discussion of a pre-selected chapter from The French Broad. The Wilma Dykeman Book Club meetings will take place on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Refreshments will be served from 5:30 to 5:45. You don’t have to attend all club meetings to be a member. Just read the selected chapter\, show up at the corresponding meeting\, and be prepared for an informative and provocative conversation. \nWilma Dykeman was born in 1920 just north of Asheville near the head of Beaverdam Creek. For 60 years\, she wrote and spoke eloquently in support of environmental integrity\, civil rights\, the Southern mountaineer\, and women’s rights. Wilma Dykeman’s 1955 classic\, The French Broad describes the social and cultural history of the French Broad River. The book presents the first full-fledged economic argument against water pollution ever written\, and broke new ground in the use of oral history. \nWilma Dykeman
URL:https://wolfememorial.com/event/wilma-dykeman-book-club-3/
LOCATION:The Thomas Wolfe Memorial\, 52 North Market Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151111T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T142813Z
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SUMMARY:State Holiday- CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:The Thomas Wolfe Memorial will be CLOSED Wednesday\, November 11\, 2015 in observance of Veterans’ Day. We will reopen Thursday\, November 12\, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.
URL:https://wolfememorial.com/event/state-holiday-closed/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151010T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135342
CREATED:20150821T161458Z
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SUMMARY:Thomas Wolfe and Wilma Dykeman: A Special Friend
DESCRIPTION:October 10th\, 2015 at 2p.m. in the visitor center at Thomas Wolfe Memorial Jim Stokely\, President of the Wilma Dykeman Legacy will present “Thomas Wolfe and Wilma Dykeman”\, an illustrated lecture with readings. Jim is Wilma’s second son\, Both Wilma and her husband James knew Thomas Wolfe and his family. The free presentation will include rare video of Wilma Dykeman speaking publicly about Wolfe’s writings.
URL:https://wolfememorial.com/event/thomas-wolfe-and-wilma-dykeman-a-special-friend/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151008T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135342
CREATED:20150606T134026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T142813Z
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SUMMARY:Wilma Dykeman Book Club
DESCRIPTION:“The Chateau and the Boardinghouse” Discussion Leader: Dan Pierce\, Chair\, UNCA Department of History \nNow is the perfect opportunity to dip into the work of Wilma Dykeman by reading excerpts from her book The French Broad. A monthly Wilma Dykeman Book Club\, sponsored by The Wilma Dykeman Legacy\, will meet at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site. Each month\, a different local authority will lead the club in discussion of a pre-selected chapter from The French Broad. The Wilma Dykeman Book Club meetings will take place on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Refreshments will be served from 5:30 to 5:45. You don’t have to attend all club meetings to be a member. Just read the selected chapter\, show up at the corresponding meeting\, and be prepared for an informative and provocative conversation. \nWilma Dykeman was born in 1920 just north of Asheville near the head of Beaverdam Creek. For 60 years\, she wrote and spoke eloquently in support of environmental integrity\, civil rights\, the Southern mountaineer\, and women’s rights. Wilma Dykeman’s 1955 classic\, The French Broad describes the social and cultural history of the French Broad River. The book presents the first full-fledged economic argument against water pollution ever written\, and broke new ground in the use of oral history. \nWilma Dykeman
URL:https://wolfememorial.com/event/wilma-dykeman-book-club-2/
LOCATION:The Thomas Wolfe Memorial\, 52 North Market Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151003T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151003T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T142825Z
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SUMMARY:Thomas Wolfe's Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:With October comes a special month of activities at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site in Asheville.  \nThe Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site welcomes you to join in the celebration of Thomas Wolfe’s 115th birthday year. On Saturday October 3rd\, 2015 the historic site will offer North Carolina residents free admission to guided tours of Old Kentucky Home beginning at 9:30 am and ending with the last tour at 4:30 pm. There will be birthday cake in the visitor center for all visitors\, and an opportunity to explore the downtown through the eyes of Thomas Wolfe. \nThe Memorial will unveil its new walking tour guide “From Cradle to Grave: Walking in Thomas Wolfe’s Shoes.” In his writings Thomas Wolfe made a concerted effort to make note of all life as he saw it\, and to remember every person\, place\, and event of his childhood. Many of the places of Wolfe’s youth still exist in Asheville.  And a self-guided walk around Asheville is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the writer and about local history. The tour book was made possible with funding by the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina and the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Advisory Committee\, Inc.\n\n“October had come again\, and he would lie there in his mother’s house at night\, and feel the darkness moving softly all about him\, and hear the dry leaves scampering on the street outside\, and the huge and burly rushes of the wind.” Thomas Wolfe
URL:https://wolfememorial.com/event/thomas-wolfes-birthday-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135342
CREATED:20150725T134206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T142825Z
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SUMMARY:"Telling Our Tales" Student Writing Competition 2015
DESCRIPTION:Now open for submissions! Find all the details Here; \nhttp://wolfememorial.com/for-teachers/lessons-and-programs/student-writing-contest/ \nThe Thomas Wolfe Memorial invites you to participate in the 2015 “Telling Our Tales” Student Writing Competition. This year our competition is based on Thomas Wolfe’s short story Gulliver: The Story of a Tall Man. Cash awards will be given to first\, second\, and third place winners from three age groups during the presentation of the student stories at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial visitor center October 17th\, 2015.
URL:https://wolfememorial.com/event/telling-our-tales-student-writing-competition-2015/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150910T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150910T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135342
CREATED:20150606T132853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T142825Z
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SUMMARY:Wilma Dykeman Book Club
DESCRIPTION:“Who Killed the French Broad” Discussion led by Karen Cragnolin\, Executive Director\, RiverLink \nNow is the perfect opportunity to dip into the work of Wilma Dykeman by reading excerpts from her book The French Broad. A monthly Wilma Dykeman Book Club\, sponsored by The Wilma Dykeman Legacy\, will meet at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site. Each month\, a different local authority will lead the club in discussion of a pre-selected chapter from The French Broad. The Wilma Dykeman Book Club meetings will take place on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Refreshments will be served from 5:30 to 5:45. You don’t have to attend all club meetings to be a member. Just read the selected chapter\, show up at the corresponding meeting\, and be prepared for an informative and provocative conversation. \nWilma Dykeman was born in 1920 just north of Asheville near the head of Beaverdam Creek. For 60 years\, she wrote and spoke eloquently in support of environmental integrity\, civil rights\, the Southern mountaineer\, and women’s rights. Wilma Dykeman’s 1955 classic\, The French Broad describes the social and cultural history of the French Broad River. The book presents the first full-fledged economic argument against water pollution ever written\, and broke new ground in the use of oral history. \nWilma Dykeman
URL:https://wolfememorial.com/event/wilma-dykeman-book-club/
LOCATION:The Thomas Wolfe Memorial\, 52 North Market Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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